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Just like people, dogs need their teeth cleaned too! Brushing helps prevent plaque buildup, which can cause bad breath or worse, tartar buildup and periodontal disease. But don't worry, unlike the twice-a-day recommendation for people, dogs need to have their teeth brushed at least 3 times a week, though once a day is best especially if your dog already has plaque buildup.
Here are five of our favorite products to help keep our pup's teeth clean!
1. Toothbrush
Every dog is different, but after trying several brushes, we found the
All Pure toothbrush worked best for our pup. It has two different sizes and we found the little brush worked best for our 15 lb mini Aussie.
But a toothbrush may not even needed! Our vet recommended a warm washcloth with some toothpaste, which works just as well for scrubbing teeth. I found this more difficult with our little pup as she hated having me shove my finger in her mouth. She also loathed the finger brushes. The nice thing about the All Pure toothbrush is that it's smaller and thinner, so it's easy to slip into her mouth and brush even with her mouth closed.
2. Toothpaste
Vetality Brush Free Oral Gel for Dogs claims you don't need a brush, you just rub it on your dog's gums and teeth once a week. As most vets recommend brushing at least 3 times a week, I would use Vetality in place of brushing once a week, but not rely solely on it to keep your dog's teeth clean. Our dog loves the flavor!
For an actual toothpaste, I would recommend
Arm & Hammer, but ultimately it will depend on your dog and what flavor they like best. It's much easier to brush a dog's teeth if they like how the toothpaste tastes.
3. Dental Treats
After trying so many different dental treats,
Whimzees are our favorite as they took our pup the longest to get through.
Dental treats not only help clean your pup's teeth and taste great (to them), but they are long-lasting and are a great way to distract your dog from storms or visitors.
4. Chew Toys
Not only do chew toys save your shoes, but they help clean your dog's teeth. We love the Nylabones as they last a long time and come in many sizes, shapes, and flavors, so you're bound to find one your pup loves.
5. PlaqueOff Powder
ProDen PlaqueOff Powder is a great supplement for preventing bad breath and plaque buildup on your pet's teeth. You just have to sprinkle a small amount on your pet's kibble once a day, but as convenient as that is, I still wouldn't use this to replace brushing. This is just an extra boost and allows you to brush less often.
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